Currently, Cruz and Magdayao are both busy with their respective projects in ABS-CBN -- the former has Imortal while the latter stars in Precious Hearts Romances Presents: Alyna, an afternoon television series.

Despite their busy schedules, Cruz said he and Magdayao still manage to spend some quality time with each other.

Cruz, meanwhile, stressed that he is very much open to working on different projects with other directors and artists.

He made the statement as he reacted to rumors that he only wants to have Cathy Garcia-Molina as his movie director.

The box office king admitted, however, that he feels comfortable working with Garcia-Molina, who directed his films Close To You, One More Chance, A Very Special Love, You Changed My Life and Miss You Like Crazy.